Here are three casein buttons typical of the 1920’s – 30’s period. They are very eye catching with their black and cream colour scheme and have different geometric patterns on them. There were hundreds of various designs made in this style. I really like them.
GLASS BUTTONS
These three pale blue glass buttons are very delicate in colour with a swirly design in gold lustre. They are oval shaped which is nice and have a self shank.
CELLULOID BUTTONS
Here are two pressed wafer celluloid buttons both in a dirty green colour. I guess they would have been worn on overcoats. They are both sew through type and quite large at 5 cm.
LIBERTY BUTTONS
These four buttons were made in Denmark. They are made of Liberty fabric coated with a tough resilliant resin giving them a really glossy look. They have a tin back and a brass loop shank and would grace a garment in a matching plain fabric.
BUTTON CARD
This is an original button card made in U.S.A. featuring six small pearl buttons. It is in very good order. I love the art work of these older cards and think they are appealing.
CELLULOID BUTTONS
These three buttons are identical in design but with three different colours. The cream celluloid background is a good stark contrast to the orange, yellow and green. The green one is smaller than the other two. They have a tin back.
METAL PICTURE BUTTON
This is a nice metal button depicting a flower ( I think a chrysanthemum ) It has a white metal outer rim with a decorative brass leaf patterned border which finishes it off nicely.
CASEIN BUTTON
This button is a little different being diamond shaped with various angles. The top most part is cut away revealing the cream colour underneath. It has a brass loop shank.
ART DECO BUTTON
Here is a maroon glass button with a design typical of the 1920’s – 30’s period. Geometric and linear patterns were popular during this era. This button has a self shank and measures 2 cm.